Vehicle recall 11V542000 · November 9, 2011
2007-2009 Terex XT55
These vehicles are used to elevate personnel to trim trees and for utility work while parked in the work area.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Terex is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2009 XT55 aerial devices mounted on trucks. These vehicles are used to elevate personnel to trim trees and for utility work while parked in the work area. Cracks can develop around the lower boom hinge pin boss at the turntable which can progress into failure of the plates if not detected.
- Consequence
- Failure of the plates will cause unexpected motion of the boom and could cause the platform to fall, resulting in serious injury or death to a person standing on the platform.
- Remedy
- Terex will notify owners and will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on December 7, 2011. Owners may contact terex utilities warranty department at 1-605-884-3892.
- Notes
- Terex's recall campaign number is SN598.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V542000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 9, 2011
- Filed by
- TEREX SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SN598
- Owner notification
- December 7, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,123
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Terex XT55 (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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